Gourmet products local specialties and wines Côte nord Espagne

A traditional pastry and confectionery shop, founded in 1929. Don't forget to ask for the pelayinos, marzipan cakes with apple cream, or the roca de San Lorenzo, an almond and chocolate biscuit. You'll also find good homemade ice creams, of which we recommend the Gijón turrón , with a hint of lemon and cinnamon. Also gourmet chocolates and tasty pies. The website is very complete and you will find many traditional recipes for pies, pasties and cakes.

Just a stone's throw from Plaza Ensanche, this wine merchant enjoys an excellent reputation. Indeed, the passion and knowledge of wines has been passed on for four generations within this family! It is therefore the ideal place to stock up on Spanish wines and txakolis, especially as the house has a vast catalogue of more than 3,000 references from all over the world. Many French people come to shop in its 270 m² shop. Let yourself be advised by the owner, who speaks very good French!

French and Spanish find themselves in this great area, which does not always. There is a petrol station that, if you think of billboards, emits the cheapest petrol in the region! In the same area, several shops have elected, Norauto well stocked in spare parts for cars, Bike-Sport and Decathlon and a McDonald's. In the Commercial gallery, the barge can haunt 60 different shops, ordered according to the same criteria as in France. Among these, let us note at random: " Mango "," La Mode is Yours "; " Nature "," Denok Perfumery "," Pimkie "," Petit Boy "," Caroll ", etc., as well as coffees for a thirst-quenching stop. Finally, finally enter the supermarket, impressive in its delightful, organisation and cleanliness. Imagine more than 7 000 m ² of surface, 50 boxes, between the aisles of the aisles that look rather like avenues, a huge choice, local products as well as very French products, all at competitive prices.

In this delicatessen, located just a stone's throw from Plaza Constitución, you will find a fine selection of regional products sold as preserves (asparagus from Navarre, guindillas, etc.), the famous Idiazábal cheese, a selection of txakolis (including the excellent Txomin Etxaniz, from Getaria), as well as Basque cider and Rioja wines. But above all, a wide variety of Iberian hams finely cut with a knife, including the excellent Bellota. Perfect for stocking up on groceries or bringing back gourmet souvenirs!

Opened in 1904, this large rectangular market, with a surface area of 1,998 m², is spread over two floors (lift). Declared a historical monument in 1977, this emblematic building of the city is one of the only buildings in Spain with 19th century iron architecture, with Corinthian columns and capitals. In total, it has almost a hundred stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. It is best to come in the morning, and if possible first thing in the morning, so that you can do your shopping in peace.

Built in 1937, this market boasts more than 80 types of fish and more than 50 species of molluscs. But beware, there is no fish auction on Mondays, so the fish stalls do not open that day. You will also find all the classic stalls in these large markets: meat, groceries, fruit and vegetables. Preferably go there early in the morning, you may come across some chefs who go there regularly.

The La Bretxa shopping center has a fresh produce market, a supermarket and stores. Every morning, small producers display their products on open-air stalls. You will find an impressive selection of local products. This historic market was designed by architect Antonio Cortázar and later expanded by José de Goicoa. It takes its name (The Breach) from the place where it is located, having twice seen invaders enter the city through a breach created in the city walls.

Situated on the banks of the ría, between the Euskalduna Congress Centre and the Guggenheim Museum, this is the only shopping centre in the centre of Bilbao. Facing the Deusto Bridge, this large red brick building houses some 50 shops, eight cinemas, a supermarket and several restaurants on four floors. Of course, you'll find the major international fashion brands (Zara, H&M, Stradivarius, etc.), but also an Ikea boutique, a Media Markt... enough to satisfy all your shopping desires!

The municipal market, the prettiest in the area, is held under the lonja. You can find all kinds of fish (including the famous anchovies) from the Cantabrian Sea, but also fresh products from the farmers, fruit and vegetables, flowers and cheese. It is very popular and attracts many locals and curious people in a lively atmosphere. We recommend you come early in the morning to enjoy the peace and quiet and to do your shopping without being pushed around by the crowd.

Designed in 1840 by Antonio Zabaleta, the building was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1986 and has since been completely rebuilt both inside and out. Nowadays it houses different types of shops and tapas bars, which on certain days organise "parades" of author's pintxos. It has the structure of a market, but it is no longer a market. However, you will be able to go shopping in one of the shops present and perhaps find what you are looking for. There is a practical information desk in the building.

Antonio carries on a family tradition by selling cow's milk with a cookie or flan. It's fresh and delicious! According to the legend, whoever stops here without drinking his glass of milk and eating his cookie will never succeed in getting married. Marketing before its time when the store was founded! Wedding or not, it is certainly the ideal break to get your strength back after a stroll in the pedestrian center before continuing your journey. Other local products are also available in the store.

This modern-looking cafe next to a gas station doesn't really look traditional. And yet, this is where you can try the local specialty, the tarta de Mondoñedo, a cake made with angel hair and candied fruit. The company has been here for 50 years, and the "king of pies" has been passed down from father to son. And apparently, many representatives of the Spanish jet set swear by the pastries of Carlos Folgueira and his family! It is essential to stop by and try the recipe.

Behind a beautiful red façade lies a small paradise for epicureans... Founded in 1890, this prestigious establishment in the historic center of Pamplona is the place to go if you want to buy wine or pacharán, a typical Navarrese liqueur. In the grocery store, you will also find a good selection of regional products to bring back in your suitcases: pimientos del piquillo (typical red peppers), asparagus from Navarra, bonito del norte (tuna), ecological olive oil from Navarra, pochas (white beans) and canned beans...

It is the oldest establishment in Pamplona, founded in 1810! It sells all kinds of traditional delicacies: turrón, truffles, almond biscuits and pine nuts... At the beginning of the 20th century, chocolate was made in the basement of a shop on Calle Zapatería, while roasting was done upstairs. Then, as the activity became too intense, production moved to the current shop around 1945, making Manterola a flourishing chocolate and coffee roasting industry.

In this confectionery founded in 1853, gourmands are supplied with biscuits, chocolates and candies. On the first floor, candles and candles are also made, entirely made by hand.

Since 1872, five generations have succeeded each other to offer these delicious churros of which only they have the secret. Be patient, because the queue is impressive! Churrería La Mañueta was founded on December 13, 1872, by Juan Fernández Calero, the grandfather of Paulina Fernández (currently in charge of the store), who keeps the activity going: the artisanal production of churros, cooked on beech wood from Navarre. This place has been for decades, and continues to be a prominent meeting point.

Since 1910, this pastry shop has been making regional sweets for gourmets. Located near the train station and the tourist office, its cafeteria has a large room with beams on the ceiling, as well as a large open-air terrace, where it is good to have breakfast. Among the specialties, we will try the tortas de txantxigorri, a Navarrese specialty that is usually eaten in the fall. The house is also famous for its butter braids, olive oil madeleines and mantecadas (cookies).

Founded in 1872, Bodegas Gran Feudo is one of the oldest wine producers in Spain and continues to produce some of Navarre's most emblematic wines, being the main wine exporter in Navarre. Internationally renowned for decades for the production of excellent wines of various grape varieties - Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Moscatel - the wineries open their doors by appointment, allowing the curious to tour the vineyards, the wineries themselves and taste!

Every Sunday morning, the Plaza Nueva fills up with passers-by and the curious at its Sunday market. Under the arcades of the square, about fifty stalls sell records, books, old toys, and even fish and birds. It is also the meeting place for fans of cromos (trading cards). On this day, the bars in the square are always full; it is customary to have an aperitif with rabas (fried squid).

Situated in front of the Zurriola beach, this bakery is the meeting point for those who worship good bread. Excellent cakes and madeleines at the counter (including an absolutely divine brownie!), coffee prepared according to the rules of the art, and above all beautiful country bread balls make the reputation of the place. In the basement, the "Bistro" area is popular with local hipsters for brunch and delicious sandwiches. Several addresses throughout the region, including in Irún (Colon Ibilbidea, 50) and Zarautz (Zigordia Kalea, 12).